Skip to main content

Kaa la Ukahaba: Women in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, Embrace Ukahaba to Avoid Poverty

N

Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 17 November 2019.

Published on November 17, 2019, a video emerged showcasing the practice of ukahaba in various parts of the country. However, in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, the situation is different.

Ukahaba, a practice where women are embracing poverty to avoid financial struggles, has been observed in the area. The women in Mtwapa have taken to ukahaba as a means of avoiding poverty.

Watch the full video to learn more about this unique practice.

Be the first to react

Support

Support this reporting

M-Pesa support recorded against this story.

Send support →

Stay close

Get the briefing

Major updates by email. No spam.

Get email brief →

Share

Save share card

Download a clean portrait card for sharing.

Save image →